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Geography Professors in Tennessee

Is Tennessee a good place for you to work as a Geography Professor?

14.3% Jobs Projection
$69,750 Median Salary
10 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Geography Professors in Tennessee are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Geography Professors in Tennessee is growing faster than average.

  • Geography Professors in Tennessee earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Geography Professors Work in Tennessee?

There were approximately 50 workers employed as Geography Professors in this state in 2018.

There were 50 Geography Professors employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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The typical state has 110 Geography Professors working in it, which means Tennessee has fewer Geography Professors than average.

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Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Geography Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 14.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.0%.

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Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 80 jobs for Tennessee Geography Professors in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 400 annual jobs and 5,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Geography Professors Make in Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Geography Professors ranged from $37,710 to $106,270 with $69,750 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Geography Professors Employment

The table below shows the states where most Geography Professors work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 280 $85,120
California 280 $0
Massachusetts 230 $87,530
Ohio 220 $88,960
New York 220 $78,480
Virginia 220 $0
Pennsylvania 180 $90,260
Wisconsin 160 $70,140
Illinois 150 $77,490
Colorado 150 $75,520
Michigan 150 $80,080
Maryland 140 $88,150
North Carolina 120 $77,550
Washington 110 $66,240
Florida 100 $94,370
Minnesota 100 $75,320
Missouri 70 $73,530
Georgia 60 $76,470
Oklahoma 60 $54,250
Oregon 60 $76,250

Below are the states where Geography Professors get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Florida $94,370
Arizona $92,080
Pennsylvania $90,260
Ohio $88,960
Maryland $88,150
Massachusetts $87,530
New Jersey $87,120
Texas $85,120
Nevada $82,320
Michigan $80,080

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